Reading Comprehension

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What is reading comprehension?

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Reading comprehension is the ability to understand, interpret, and analyze written text.

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What does it mean when a text is 'teeming'?

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When a text is described as 'teeming', it means it is full of something, often referring to an abundance of life or activity.

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Why is the seahorse considered unusual?

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The seahorse is considered unusual because the male seahorse carries the eggs and gives birth to the babies.

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What is the function of a seahorse's tail?

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A seahorse's tail helps it to hold on to objects.

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What happens to food after a seahorse takes it in?

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After a seahorse takes in food, digestive juices break down the food.

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What do seahorses primarily eat?

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Seahorses primarily eat shrimp and other small creatures that swim in the water.

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What is the role of digestive juices in a seahorse's body?

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Digestive juices break down food into smaller particles so that nutrients can be absorbed.

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How do seahorses reproduce?

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Seahorses reproduce by the female transferring her eggs into the male's pouch, where he carries them until they are ready to hatch.

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What is the main purpose of a seahorse's bony structure?

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The bony structure of a seahorse protects its internal organs.

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What does it mean to 'interpret' a text?

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To interpret a text means to explain the meaning or significance of what is written.